Beast of Ballyhoura 2010

Beast of Ballyhoura Video Online Now

ballyhourabeast — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:16:22 +0000

Check out the teams as they battle the Beast of Ballyhoura 2010.

Beast of Ballyhoura Race Route 2010

ballyhourabeast — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:24:18 +0000

Relive the race or get an idea of what is involved on the Beast of Ballyhoura Race Route on Google Maps.

Ballyhoura Beast and Blitz Photos

ballyhourabeast — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:36:26 +0000

Visit the Ballyhoura Country Flickr Pages to view pictures from the 2010 Beast of Ballyhoura and Ballyhoura Blitz.

Ballyhoura Blitz Video now online.

ballyhourabeast — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:34:40 +0000

Check out the2010 Ballyhoura Blitz video.

Some competitor comments from last weekend’s adventure races

ballyhourabeast — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:18:44 +0000

“Thanks for a great race The Blitz was my first Adventure race and I really enjoyed it ,The only thing I would say was maybe more signage on the course I know a few people took wrong turns !.Super location and a great fun day out Im looking forward to next year and I will be spreading the word to my friends in the Triathlon world to sign up”. Regards, Bryan

“just a quick well done and thanks to you and all your team for a brilliant organised race last weekend.
And just to let you know the team and i will be spreading the word of the event in a positive light to other members of the Defence forces and maybe even try to talking a Gardai team to enter in the services race in next years event”!

See you before that im sure, and thanks again.

Regards

Eamonn, Lisa, Chris, Val. Athlone Army Adventure Racing.

P.S (we hope you recovered our kayak, which we named the titanic!!!)

“A big thank you from the Mad Captains to you and all your team!! We had a really good time and will definitely be back for more punishment next year” !!
John, Will, Aimee and Rob

Thank you

ballyhourabeast — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:41:27 +0000

A great big Thank You for joining us for the Beast of Ballyhoura and Ballyhoura Blitz Adventure Races here in Ballyhoura over the weekend.

Your interest and support for the events was greatly appreciated by organisers and by the whole community and we look forward to welcoming you again in 2011.

If you have ideas for us on how we can improve any aspect of the weekend and the races we would love to hear them, please email your thoughts to p.casey@ballyhoura.org.

If you enjoyed the weekend’s activities & would like further information on outdoor activity providers in Ballyhoura & outdoor skills training please log onto www.ballyhouracountry.com & contact the providers directly or call the tourist office in Kilfinane on 063 91300.

There are a variety of quality self catering cottages available through autumn, winter and spring to Beast of Ballyhoura participants at rates starting from 300 euro per week so come on down, explore more & get in some training for 2011. Call 063 91300 for further information.

We will have photos on the website in the coming days.

Best Wishes,

Pádraig.

Ballyhoura Beast Adventure Race,
Ballyhoura Fáilte,

Main St, Kilfinane,

Co. Limerick

063 91300
info@ballyhoura.org
www.ballyhourabeast.com

Dates for Diary

The Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race July 29th – 31st 2011

Ballyhoura Blitz July 31st 2011

Ballyhoura Blitz Results 2010

ballyhourabeast — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:37:13 +0000

Place	Name	Time	Number
1st	Padraig Marrey	02:46:52	82
2nd	Geoff Ludemann	02:53:39	53
3rd	Adrian Hennessy	02:56:25	51
4th	Chris Byrne	03:00:22	71
5th	Peter Walsh	03:00:48	44
6th	Justin Sim	03:09:06	47
7th	Martin O’ Reilly	03:09:14	64
8th	Noel Murphy	03:10:08	75
9th	Noel O’ Leary	03:16:15	41
10th	Craig Scarlett	03:18:12	52
11th	John Paul Mills	03:23:47	20
12th	John Hennessy	03:25:41	9
13th	Patrick Brannigan	03:26:32	24
14th	Cian Moran	03:26:35	25
15th	Simon Keating	03:27:04	73
16th	Thomas Moran	03:28:10	84
17th	Patricia O’ Brien	03:28:42	81
18th	Bryan Fitzgerald	03:28:48	58
19th	Tom Quirke	03:30:16	76
20th	Charles Murphy	03:30:19	42
21st	Sean Casey	03:32:18	72
22nd	Martin Hennessy	03:33:25	23
23rd	Keith Arkins	03:33:40	16
24th	William Rock	03:33:45	31
25th	Joe O’ Leary	03:33:48	38
26th	Nicholas Baker	03:34:20	30
27th	Ciaran Doyle	03:38:44	87
28th	David Casey	03:42:51	86
29th	John Maher	03:43:30	54
30th	David Brannigan	03:44:56	26
31st	Gary Relihan	03:49:26	60
32nd	Padraig Franklin	03:57:46	92
33rd	Eoin Mockler	03:58:32	22
34th	Eugene Harrington	03:59:17	61
35th	Robert O’ Connor	03:59:58	14
36th	Simon Evans	04:00:20	59
37th	Roisin Hickey	04:00:53	39
38th	Tim Ryan	04:01:14	43
39th	Brian Hannon	04:05:09	28
40th	Ronan Kearney	04:07:08	74
41st	Leonie Byrne	04:08:04	83
42nd	Denis O’ Gorman	04:11:03	79
43rd	Oisin O’ Neill	04:11:11	27
44th	Timo Shinnors	04:11:18	4
45th	Patrick Beary	04:15:19	90
46th	Damien Moran	04:20:08	1
47th	James Murphy	04:20:37	40
48th	Ciaran Maunsell	04:20:53	77
49th	Conor Noonan	04:20:54	78
50th	Dara Geary	04:24:03	11
51st	Shane O’ Kelly	04:24:29	34
52nd	Bobby Butler	04:25:09	91
53rd	Pat O’ Callaghan	04:26:13	35
54th	Sean O’ Leary	04:33:59	50
55th	Patrick Bruen	04:34:15	19
56th	Grainne O’ Keefe	04:36:13	6
57th	Kieran Swail	04:39:15	5
58th	Niall Watson	04:39:16	7
59th	Aine McKenna	04:39:45	70
60th	Barbara Clancy	04:39:48	80
61st	Cora Bluett	04:51:59	63
62nd	Anthony Halligan	04:53:26	68
63rd	John Howlett	04:53:27	69
64th	TJ Bluett	05:00:11	62
65th	Maria O’ Rourke	05:01:49	49
66th	Aisling Renshaw	05:01:52	48
67th	Liz Ryan	05:01:56	46
68th	Brendan Spillane	05:02:02	88
69th	Kevin O’ Connor	05:02:32	89
70th	Anthony O’ Reilly	05:03:21	66
71st	Greg Coulter	05:05:46	57
72nd		05:05:47
73rd	Pat Power	05:10:16	56
74th	Leona Arkins	05:21:22	17
75th	Jenny Barker	05:22:38	18

Well done to everyone who competed!

Beast of Luck to Competitors in Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race

ballyhourabeast — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:50:23 +0000

Best of Luck to everyone who is competing in the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race. Registration kicks off at 8pm tonight and the competitors will face the battle of the Beast in the early hours of the morning. We here at Beast of Ballyhoura HQ wish all the teams the very best of luck in the race and we are looking forward to a thrilling and exhausting weekend ahead! The teams competing are:

TEAM HOPELESS ATHLONE A.R.R

IRISH AR MAD CAPTAINS

F.A.R.T ARMY

PEDDLE MARTIN & COLEEN’S TEAM

MISADVENTURES ROUNDWOOD CHARTER

TOG’s TBC

Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those taking part in the Ballyhoura Blitz on Sunday 1st

ballyhourabeast — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:43:55 +0000

Hiya everyone taking part in the Blitz some points to remember

Now only hours away, the Ballyhoura Blitz is fast becoming one of the adventure racing highlights of the summer. This year a totally new race format has been devised by the team at Trailriders Bike Rental with lots of exciting new race terrain added!

The 2010 race format is as follows:

Competitors will have to register for the Ballyhoura Blitz from 9am at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.

Competitors will have to drop mountain bikes at a secure bike park in Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183, from 9am – 11am on the morning of the race.

The race start is at 11.30am at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.

The race will start with a 10km run from the Greenwood car park over and across the Ballyhoura Hills to Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183.

At Ballinaboola Car Park, grid ref R582183, competitors will collect their bikes and cycle some of the very best of the Ballyhoura Single Track Trails taking in sections of the white loop. As with all adventure races parts of the race will get mucky, wet and rough in areas, so prepare for the unexpected and the adventure. The MTB section of the race will finish back at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick.

Notes for Competitors

As this is an adventure race and not a triathlon competitors are expected to be self sufficient.
All gear has to be carried by racers, spare food, parts such as tube, pump, mini first aid kit, appropriate water and a chain repair kit (All of these items may be purchased from Trailriders Mountain Bike Rental at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head)
Marshalls will be placed along the route but only for safety and advice.
Spare water and biking equipment can be taped or left with your bike at the transition so you can run with the basic running clothing.
A briefing will be given the morning of the race explaining signage etc.
Tea/coffee and soup will be available for competitors post the race at the Ballyhoura MTB Trail Head, Greenwood Car Park, Ardpatrick, Co. Limerick along with a prize giving Ceremony.
Check out the website www.ballyhourabeast.com for more details.

There are lots of things to do and places to stay in the region so if you fancy taking a weekend break – log on to www.ballyhouracountry.com for more details.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all to Ballyhoura for the Blitz. See you on Sunday

Best of Luck !

The Ballyhoura Blitz team

Teams registered for the Beast of Ballyhoura 2010

ballyhourabeast — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:21:41 +0000

Howdy Beasties,

Now only a matter of days away, a few of you out there have expressed an interest in what other teams are competing in this years Beast of Ballyhoura. There are some teams still floating about out there who have yet to register – hurry up!!!! You have until Thursday to get a team together….

Now Drum roll please ……….

THE TEAMS COMPETING IN THE BEAST OF BALLYHOURA ADVENTURE RACE 2010 ARE :

TEAM HOPELESS

ATHLONE A.R.R

IRISH AR

MAD CAPTAINS

F.A.R.T

ARMY

PEDDLE

MARTIN & COLEEN’S TEAM

MISADVENTURES

ROUNDWOOD CHARTER

TOG’s

TBC

Beast of Luck Everyone!!!!!!! We will add the other teams shortly. If anyone has any last minute words of wisdom to share with us – please do.

As Winston Churchill once said –

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

See you on Friday………….

Beast of Ballyhoura Team